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The OMEGA Federation is a relatively new Star Empire, with most of it's expansion done within the past century or so. Based in OMEGA Prime,
Current Federation Military Doctrine calls for fast and agile units, such as frigates, with extensive shielding systems, supported by longer-range Capital ships, that all possess some form of Electronic disabling weapon, to better destroy opposing forces' fighting capability. Scout ships are used so that the more valuable Cruisers and Frigates are not spent on tasks that would normally be beneath their class, saving time and freeing more ships for the front lines.
Frigates are vessels that are built for speed and maneuverability, pure and simple.
Offensive (as much as it can be) and defensive capabilities are an afterthought in a Frigate's main design.
Frigates typically serve as command vessels for escort groups and as tactical linchpins, outmaneuvering
and outflanking enemy formations.
Crusader-Class Star Frigate
Cruisers are some of the more common heavy hitters among Starships. They are often very large vessels which
are fully outfitted to operate alone and remain self sufficient for as long as it takes to complete any given mission.
Given that these duties may include long range patrol and surveillance, some Cruisers can outlast some Capital Ships.
Cruisers also engage lone raids and massive transport (often serving as blockade busters). When they are paired with
other ships in a fleet, it is often in an escort position.
Battleships are the penultimate in offensive space combat ships. They are equipped with a bewildering arrangement of
really very powerful and very large guns, highly specialized tactical weaponry, and (where they'll fit) broadsides of
smaller defensive weapons tech. Battleships are so focused on offensive and tactical systems that they don't care
much about defensive capability and only maintain enough power in the engines to get them into a fight. They're big,
they're scary, and they're some of the best common ships in any given fleet. Large or truly colossal Battleships are
sometimes called Dreadnoughts or Super-Dreadnoughts.
A Battlecruiser is a mix between the two. Cruiser sized, but with Huge Guns. Because of this, it can fit either role.
Valiant-Class Battlecruiser
Mobile Assault Platforms were built in response to the Canadia Republic's brand new Mech Squadrons. [REDACTED by OFID]
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